Saturday, January 26, 2013

Genesee District Library's Business Center has partnered with the Michigan SBTDC!

On Wednesday, January 30th at 2:30 PM, the Robert T. Bolo, Jr. Business Center will officially become a certified "Business Resource Center" for the Michigan chapter of the Small Business and Technology Development Center. Housed locally at Kettering University, and directed by Marsha Lyttle, MI-SBTDC has an excellent reputation of educating small businesses and investing in our community.

All are welcome to the Business Center on Wednesday, January 30th for the short ceremony, and click over to MLive for an article posted today about the collaboration!

As always, the Business Center is here to serve your information needs so do not hesitate to contact us with questions.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Tomsky writes with extensive first-hand knowledge of hotels and how they operate, and after reading his first book, the advice could very well improve your next reservation.

Free upgrades: sure.

Free movies and minibar items: no problem.

Desk attendant replies "there's nothing I can do:" it's a lie.

The author has seen it all and stresses that respect goes a very long way in this business (as do generous tips). He holds nothing back, uses coarse language, but the result will leaving you laughing, I know I did. Starting in New Orleans, and ending in New York City, the book will no doubt affect your next interaction with desk attendants, bellman, and doormen.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Greenpath Debt Solutions (of Flint) will be
speaking at the Grand Blanc branch on Tuesday, February 26th at 6:00 PM.
Please join us for this free event, and bring your questions. After a
discussion of Credit Reports and how to understand them, there will be a
time for Q & A with these experts. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, visit GDL's homepage to register through our calendar of events or call 810-694-5310. Program will last 1 hour.